Unmasterable Video Games: A Deep Dive

The quest to master every video game is a noble pursuit, but some titles seem to defy this goal with their endless scope and complexity. From open-world adventures to real-time strategy games, let's explore some of the most unmasterable video games that keep players hooked for years.

The Never-Ending Quest: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Original Quests: In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players are tasked with completing the main story, which is typically considered the 'master' level of the game. With the completion of the main quest, there is a sense of accomplishment that many players strive for. However, the game is designed with a self-generating mission system, ensuring that the adventure never truly ends.

Sure, you can finish the Main Quest, all the Guild quests, the Civil War questline, all the Daedric quests, and even find every location and every shout. You can reach level 81 with all skills at 100. Yet, there remains an infinite amount of sidequests that can keep you playing indefinitely.

Frustration and Success: Fortnite

Finding success in Fornite can be as challenging as it is elusive. Despite hours of practice, some players find themselves struggling to achieve that victory. Take, for instance, the numerous hours of playtime from a seasoned player who has only managed 21 wins since the game's inception in Season 3.

Unmasterable Single Player: Pac-Man

The Technological Limitation: Pac-Man presents an interesting challenge due to its limitations as an 8-bit game. It has a finite number of levels ranging from 0 to 255. Once the game rolls over, the software breaks. However, some players have found creative ways to keep playing, often at half-screen resolution with significant portions of the screen invisible. This fascinating narrative showcases how even a seemingly simple game can present significant challenges.

Yes, you might be able to clear all 256 levels, but the creative playstyles of great players have often seen them continue to play with half the screen invisible, effectively making them 'unmasterable.'

Control and Mastery in League of Legends

The Nature of Play: League of Legends introduces a unique style of control that fans of more traditional first-person shooters and action games might find challenging. Instead of having full control over their character at all times, players must click and input commands in a series of quick, timed intervals. This 'place your champion here' type of control can be frustrating for those accustomed to real-time, fully controlled gameplay.

Despite seeing incredible players perform at the top levels of the game, some players, including myself, simply don't enjoy the control style of League of Legends. It detracts from the overall gaming experience for those who prefer quick and fluid movement.